When is the FA Cup fifth-round draw? Date, start time and TV channel

The FA Cup fourth round is upon us as a host of top teams look to book their place in the last-16 of the competition.

Holders Manchester United are first in action on Friday night as they face off against fellow Premier League side Leicester City at Old Trafford.

Over the weekend, there are several intriguing ties as Manchester City travel to face League One opposition Leyton Orient, while in-form Birmingham host Carabao Cup finalists Newcastle United.

And there are three more all Premier League fixtures as Everton host Bournemouth, Chelsea face Brighton and Tottenham take on Aston Villa.

Here is all the information you need ahead of the FA Cup fifth-round draw including when it starts and how to watch on TV or via live stream.

When is the FA Cup fifth-round draw?

The FA Cup draw for the fifth round will take place during the next episode of the One Show on Monday, February 10.

The draw is expected to get underway at about 7.10pm GMT.

How to watch the FA Cup fifth round draw on TV

The fifth-round draw will be live on BBC One, with viewers in the United Kingdom also able to watch online via BBC iPlayer.

Theo Walcott, a two-time winner of the competition with Arsenal, will conduct the draw.

When is the FA Cup fifth round?

The remaining 16 teams will compete in the fifth round, with the ties set to be played over the weekend of March 1

The following rounds will take place on the weekends March 29 (quarter-final) and April 26 (semi-final).

The FA Cup is set to take place at Wembley on Saturday, 17 May.

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Author Of article : Ben Fleming

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